Local Rules Near BUR Airport
Hollywood Burbank Airport is a convenient airport for the San Fernando Valley and Hollywood area.
Whether you live, work, or study near BUR Airport, local ordinances in Burbank affect your daily life. This guide covers 25 categories and 112 specific rules we track for this area.
๐ Noise Ordinances
Noise Ordinances regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Decibel Limits
Some RestrictionsBurbank sets base ambient noise levels under BMC 9-3-208: residential zones at 55 dBA daytime (7 AM-10 PM) and 45 dBA nighttime (10 PM-7 AM), commercial zones at 65 dBA. Noise may not exceed the base ambient by more than 5 dBA for machinery and equipment, or 20 dBA for leaf blowers.
Industrial Noise
Some RestrictionsBurbank Municipal Code Title 9, Chapter 3 sets noise standards by zone. Industrial and commercial noise must not exceed the ambient level at property boundaries in residential areas. The entertainment industry presence means the city actively monitors studio-adjacent noise.
Amplified Music & Events
Some RestrictionsBMC 9-3-213 makes it unlawful to operate any radio, musical instrument, phonograph, television, or sound-producing device so as to disturb neighboring residents, with any noise exceeding the ambient level by more than 5 decibels treated as prima facie evidence of a violation.
Vehicle Noise
Some RestrictionsBMC 9-3-210 makes it unlawful to repair, rebuild, or test a motor vehicle during nighttime in or within 500 feet of a residential zone if it annoys a reasonable resident, and BMC 9-3-211 and 9-3-212 restrict loud vehicle operation and unmuffled engines except where preempted by California state law.
Barking Dogs
Some RestrictionsBMC 9-3-207 prohibits keeping any animal or fowl that by any sound, cry, or behavior causes discomfort or annoyance to a reasonable person of normal sensitiveness in a residential area, and a violation is an infraction.
Construction Hours
Some RestrictionsBurbank Municipal Code 9-1-1-105.8 limits permitted construction to Monday-Friday 7:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M. and Saturday 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M., with no construction on Sundays or City holidays except owner-builder single-family work, emergencies, or a director-granted exception.
Quiet Hours
Some RestrictionsBurbank defines 'nighttime' as 10:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. and applies a lower ambient-noise base level (45 dBA) in residential zones at night than during the day (55 dBA), and a general prohibition makes any willful loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that disturbs the peace unlawful at any hour.
Outdoor Music
Some RestrictionsBurbank prohibits sound amplifying equipment from operating weekdays after 9 PM or before 9 AM, and at all times on Sundays, under BMC 9-3-208. Amplified sound may not exceed 15 dBA above the ambient noise level at the affected property line. Radios and musical instruments must not exceed ambient by more than 5 dBA.
Leaf Blower Rules
Heavy RestrictionsGas-powered leaf blowers banned citywide effective January 2027 (adopted December 2025 with one-year grace period). All leaf blowers restricted in residential zones to 8 AM-6 PM, max 15 min/hr on lots under 0.5 acres, one blower per parcel, and noise may not exceed ambient by more than 20 dB.
Aircraft Noise
Few RestrictionsNo Burbank city ordinance can directly restrict aircraft operations; aircraft noise is governed by federal law (the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 and FAA regulations), and Hollywood Burbank Airport instead runs a voluntary 10 P.M.-7 A.M. nighttime curfew after the FAA in 2009 declined to approve a mandatory one.
๐ Short-Term Rentals
Short-Term Rentals regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Registration Rules
Heavy RestrictionsShort-term rentals are effectively banned in Burbank. BMC 10-1-602 does not list STRs as a permitted or conditionally permitted use in R-1 and R-1-H residential zones. No formal permit or registration system exists.
Occupancy Limits
Heavy RestrictionsBecause short-term rentals are prohibited in Burbank, no enforceable STR occupancy limit exists. A 2021 proposed (but not adopted) ordinance would have capped occupancy at two persons per bedroom plus two, never exceeding sixteen persons.
Taxes & Fees
Heavy RestrictionsSince STRs are not permitted in Burbank, there is no established TOT collection system for STR operators. Unauthorized rentals are subject to code enforcement action. No established STR TOT rate.
Parking Rules
Heavy RestrictionsNot applicable. Short-term rentals are banned in Burbank. No STR-specific parking regulations exist.
Permit Requirements
Heavy RestrictionsBurbank prohibits short-term rentals. The City's Zoning Code defines 'Hotel' and 'Motel' to include short term rentals and vacation rentals, and 'Hotel uses of any kind are not permitted in residential zones.' There is no City short-term rental permit available; a 2021 Planning Board proposal to license up to 600 STRs was not adopted.
Night Caps
Heavy RestrictionsBurbank effectively prohibits short-term rentals through its zoning code. Short-term rentals are not listed as a permitted or conditionally permitted use in any residential zone under BMC 10-1-602. The City Planning Board has recommended a formal ban. There is no night cap because STRs are not allowed.
Noise Rules
Heavy RestrictionsSTRs are banned in Burbank, so no STR-specific noise rules exist. General residential noise standards under BMC Title 9, Chapter 3 apply to all properties.
Insurance Requirements
Heavy RestrictionsNot applicable. Short-term rentals are banned in Burbank. No insurance requirements for STR hosts exist since the activity is prohibited.
๐ฅ Fire Regulations
Fire Regulations regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Backyard Fires
Some RestrictionsBurbank has no separate backyard-fire ordinance; recreational backyard fires are governed by the 2025 California Fire Code adopted in Burbank Municipal Code 9-1-9. A recreational fire must be 25 feet from structures/combustibles (15 feet for a portable outdoor fireplace, excepted at one- and two-family homes), constantly attended, and never used for open burning of waste, which requires a Fire Code Official permit.
Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsBurbank has no fire-pit-specific ordinance, but it adopts the 2025 California Fire Code in Burbank Municipal Code 9-1-9, which governs recreational fires and portable outdoor fireplaces. Under the adopted code a recreational fire must be kept 25 feet from structures and combustibles, and a portable outdoor fireplace 15 feet (except at one- and two-family dwellings), and the fire must be constantly attended until extinguished.
Fireworks
Heavy RestrictionsAll fireworks are illegal in Burbank. Burbank Municipal Code 9-1-9-5608.1(a), a local amendment to the adopted California Fire Code, flatly prohibits any person from manufacturing, possessing, selling, or discharging fireworks, with the only exception being a permitted public display. California's State Fireworks Law (Health & Safety Code section 12500 et seq.) separately bans possession of dangerous fireworks without a permit.
Brush Clearance
Heavy RestrictionsProperties in fire hazard zones must maintain 100 ft of defensible space per CA PRC 4291. Burbank Fire Department enforces brush clearance in hillside areas near the Verdugo Mountains. Zone 1 (0-30 ft) requires lean/clean/green landscaping; Zone 2 (30-100 ft) requires fuel reduction.
Outdoor Burning
Heavy RestrictionsOpen burning is prohibited in Burbank except by permit from the Fire Code Official for a short list of purposes. Burbank Municipal Code 9-1-9-307.1.1.1 (a local amendment adding to the adopted California Fire Code) authorizes open-burning permits only for fire-hazard abatement, city lot-burning crews, fire-fighting instruction, and certain sponsored gatherings, and all permits must comply with South Coast Air Quality Management District rules.
Wildfire Zones
Heavy RestrictionsBurbank has designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) in the hillside areas near the Verdugo Mountains. Properties in these zones face additional building requirements, vegetation management, and defensible space mandates under CA PRC 4291 and local fire codes.
๐ Parking Rules
Parking Rules regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
EV Charging
Few RestrictionsBurbank supports EV adoption through Burbank Water and Power programs. CA Gov Code 65850.7 requires streamlined EV charger permitting. New construction must include EV-ready parking per CA Building Code.
RV & Boat Parking
Heavy RestrictionsBurbank Municipal Code Section 6-1-1010.1 bars parking any Large Non-Commercial Vehicle (RV, motorhome, boat trailer, horse trailer, camper) on a public right-of-way unless a valid LNCV permit is displayed, and never within 80 feet of an intersection. Permits are 24 hours each, capped so no LNCV may stay on the street more than 72 hours.
Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
Heavy RestrictionsBurbank Municipal Code Section 6-1-1008.1 makes it unlawful for any commercial vehicle exceeding 6,500 pounds unladen weight to park in any residential zone for any period of time. In commercial zones, trucks over 6,500 lbs may not park more than two hours, and no commercial vehicle may park there between 3:00 and 5:00 AM.
Abandoned Vehicles
Some RestrictionsInoperable and abandoned vehicles are code violations in Burbank. CA Vehicle Code ยง22651 provides authority for removal. Report to Burbank Police or Code Compliance at (818) 238-5290.
Driveway Rules
Some RestrictionsVehicles must not block sidewalks when parked in driveways. Driveway dimensions and materials are regulated through BMC zoning standards. Front yard parking on unpaved surfaces is prohibited.
Overnight Parking
Some RestrictionsBurbank has no citywide ban on overnight passenger-vehicle parking, but the 72-hour storage rule (BMC 6-1-1010) and permit-parking zones (BMC 6-1-1003) effectively limit overnight stays. Large Non-Commercial Vehicles (RVs, trailers) may not park overnight on the street without a displayed LNCV permit, and commercial vehicles are barred from commercial-zone streets between 3:00 and 5:00 AM.
Street Parking Limits
Some RestrictionsBurbank Municipal Code Section 6-1-1010 prohibits using city streets for vehicle storage: no vehicle may be parked on any street or alley for more than 72 consecutive hours, and merely moving it within the same block does not reset the clock. Police may remove any vehicle left standing 72 or more consecutive hours.
๐งฑ Fence Regulations
Fence Regulations regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Pool Barriers
Heavy RestrictionsPool barriers must be minimum 60 inches tall per CA Building Code Title 24, Chapter 31. Self-closing, self-latching gates required. At least one additional safety feature (pool cover, alarm, or self-closing doors) mandated under the CA Swimming Pool Safety Act.
Neighbor Fence Rules
Some RestrictionsCA Civil Code 841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act) requires shared cost for boundary fences. Burbank allows fence exception permits for disputes. Spite fences over 10 ft are a private nuisance under CA Civil Code 841.4.
Material Restrictions
Some RestrictionsBurbank Municipal Code 10-1-603 and 10-1-628 prohibit fences, walls, and hedges from being composed of dangerous wire (razor, barbed, electric, or similar), and Table 10-1-603(A) requires any portion of a front-yard fence or wall over 3 feet to use an open design that is at least 50% see-through.
Retaining Walls
Some RestrictionsRetaining walls under 4 ft (bottom of footing to top) are permit-exempt unless supporting a surcharge. Front yard setback allows max 4 ft combined fence/retaining wall height. Only two retaining walls per front yard, min 8 ft apart (6 ft with Director approval). All downslope walls must be screened with vegetation.
Height Limits
Some RestrictionsIn Burbank's single-family R-1 zone, fences and walls are limited to 4 feet within the front-yard setback (6 feet for hedges), 6 to 8 feet within the street-facing side yard, and 8 feet elsewhere, all under Burbank Municipal Code Section 10-1-603 and Table 10-1-603(A).
Permit Requirements
Some RestrictionsUnder the California Building Code (adopted by Burbank), fences not over 7 feet high are exempt from a building permit, while Burbank's zoning code requires a planning-side Minor Fence Exception Permit (for over-height up to 6 ft) or Major Fence Exception Permit (over 6 ft) to exceed the standards in BMC 10-1-603 and 10-1-628.
๐ Animal Ordinances
Animal Ordinances regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Pet Limits
Some RestrictionsUnder the Burbank Municipal Code, any premises keeping five or more dogs, cats, or a combination of them aged four months or older is a 'kennel' and requires a kennel permit. Fewer than five pets needs no kennel license.
Exotic Pets
Heavy RestrictionsCA Code of Regulations Title 14 ยง671 prohibits most wild and exotic animals as pets statewide. Pygmy goats allowed with a city permit (max 1 per property). Horses require permit and R-1-H zone designation with minimum 3,000 sq ft per horse.
Chickens & Livestock
Heavy RestrictionsBurbank bans crowing roosters on residential property and caps birds, fowl, rabbits, and chinchillas at 25 (combined) without a permit. Cows, goats (except one permitted pygmy goat), sheep, and most livestock are outright prohibited.
Breed Restrictions
Few RestrictionsBurbank imposes no breed-specific restrictions. Its potentially-dangerous and vicious-animal rules are based on behavior, and California Food and Agricultural Code section 31683 prohibits any dog-control program from being breed-specific.
Beekeeping
Some RestrictionsBeekeeping is subject to state regulations and Burbank zoning. CA Food & Agricultural Code requires CDFA hive registration. Must maintain water source on premises and comply with setback requirements. Contact Burbank Planning for zone-specific rules.
Wildlife Feeding
Some RestrictionsFeeding wildlife is discouraged and may be cited as a nuisance under Burbank's general nuisance ordinance. Coyote awareness is a priority due to urban-wildland interface near the Verdugo Mountains.
Dog Leash Laws
Some RestrictionsDogs must be on a leash when off the owner's property in Burbank. CA Food & Agricultural Code 30500+ requires statewide dog licensing. Burbank enforces leash laws through Animal Control.
๐ฟ Landscaping Rules
Landscaping Rules regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Rainwater Harvesting
Few RestrictionsRainwater harvesting is legal and encouraged in California. No state or local permit required for residential rain barrels. Burbank Water and Power may offer rebates for rain barrel installation.
Tree Trimming
Heavy RestrictionsBurbank requires a written city permit to trim, prune, or otherwise maintain any tree in the public right-of-way or parkway, and unauthorized pruning of a public tree is unlawful (BMC 7-4-104; 7-4-113).
Water Restrictions
Heavy RestrictionsBurbank's Sustainable Water Use Ordinance (BMC 8-2-301 et seq.) limits outdoor irrigation by day, hour, and duration, and the city is currently in Stage III. Year-round Stage I rules also ban runoff onto paved surfaces and hosing down hard surfaces.
Grass Height Limits
Some RestrictionsBurbank caps parkway shrubs/ground cover at 8 inches above the curb and treats dry grass and overgrown vegetation as an abatable public nuisance, but the code does not fix a numeric lawn-height limit for private yards (BMC 7-4-110(B); 4-2-207).
Tree Removal & Heritage Trees
Heavy RestrictionsRemoving any public (street/parkway) tree in Burbank requires a public tree removal permit, payment of the tree's appraised value, and replacement; the Parks Director also maintains a restricted list of landmark and outstanding trees (BMC 7-4-111; 7-4-108).
Weed Ordinances
Heavy RestrictionsBMC 4-2-208 requires owners to keep their property free of weeds at all times, and BMC 4-2-207 declares fire-hazard dry grass, brush, and curbline overgrowth a public nuisance subject to a 5-day abatement notice (BMC 4-2-209).
Artificial Turf
Few RestrictionsArtificial turf is permitted as a water-efficient landscape option in Burbank. AB 1572 (2024) bans irrigating non-functional turf with potable water for commercial properties. MWELO standards support turf alternatives.
Native Plants
Some RestrictionsBurbank's Sustainable Water Use Ordinance bans irrigating ornamental turf on public street medians and encourages drought-tolerant landscaping; new and rehabilitated landscapes must also comply with California's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO).
๐ผ Home Business
Home Business regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Home Occupation Permits
Some RestrictionsOperating any home occupation in Burbank requires an approved business permit under Burbank Municipal Code Section 3-4-1901, applied for on forms prescribed by the Community Development Director. The Director reviews the application against Division 11 standards, inspects the premises, and may approve, deny, revoke, or suspend the permit; it is not transferable to a different person, address, or occupation.
Signage Rules
Heavy RestrictionsBurbank Municipal Code 10-1-672.K prohibits any sign, nameplate, or other advertising on the premises of a home occupation except one non-free-standing sign per dwelling unit, not exceeding one-half square foot, located on the mailbox or near the mail delivery area. No alteration of the premises to attract attention to the home occupation is allowed.
Zoning Restrictions
Some RestrictionsBurbank Municipal Code 10-1-672 limits a home occupation to no more than the greater of 400 square feet or 20 percent of the combined dwelling/accessory floor area, restricts work to residents of the dwelling (one non-resident allowed only for a cottage food operation), and confines the activity and storage to inside the dwelling or an enclosed roofed accessory structure that is not a garage. A maximum of two home occupations may be conducted per residence.
Customer Traffic Restrictions
Some RestrictionsBurbank Municipal Code 10-1-672 provides that a home occupation shall not create pedestrian or vehicular traffic in excess of that normal to a residential use, and bars commercial vehicles on the premises except one residential-use vehicle no longer than 22 feet and no higher than 8 feet that is used for residential purposes at least 51 percent of the time weekly. Music lessons are separately capped at ten students per day and two students per lesson.
Cottage Food Operations
Some RestrictionsBurbank Municipal Code 10-1-672 expressly recognizes a cottage food operation as a permitted home occupation, allowing one non-resident employee and use of the home kitchen area permitted by the Health Department, with accessory structures limited to storage. Cottage food operations are governed at the state level by California Health & Safety Code Section 113758, which the City code cross-references.
Home Daycare
Few RestrictionsFamily child care homes are protected by CA SB 234 (effective 2020). Cities cannot require zoning permits, special spacing, or concentration limits for family daycare. Small family daycare (up to 8 children) and large family daycare (up to 14 children) are permitted in residential zones by right.
๐ Swimming Pools & Spas
Swimming Pools & Spas regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Hot Tub Rules
Some RestrictionsHot tubs follow the same permitting and safety requirements as pools under CA Building Code. Prefabricated hot tubs may qualify for permit exemption if meeting size thresholds. Hot tubs are excluded from lot coverage when not enclosed in roofed structures.
Fencing Requirements
Heavy RestrictionsPool fencing must be at minimum 60 inches tall per CA Building Code Title 24. Self-closing, self-latching gates required. At least one additional safety feature mandatory under CA Swimming Pool Safety Act (HSC 115920-115929).
Safety Rules
Heavy RestrictionsAll residential pools must comply with CA Swimming Pool Safety Act and Virginia Graeme Baker Act. At least two drowning prevention features required for new/remodeled pools. Anti-entrapment drain covers mandatory.
Pool Permits
Some RestrictionsBuilding permits are required for in-ground pool construction in Burbank. Above-ground pools under 24 inches deep and 5,000 gallons (entirely above ground) are exempt. Pool size and shape are not restricted beyond setback compliance. Community Development handles permits.
Above-Ground Pools
Few RestrictionsPrefabricated above-ground pools under 24 inches deep and 5,000 gallons do not require a building permit in Burbank. Safety barriers still required. Pools are excluded from lot coverage calculations if not enclosed in roofed structures.
๐๏ธ Accessory Structures
Accessory Structures regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Garage Conversions
Some RestrictionsBurbank allows converting an existing legal garage or accessory structure into an ADU under BMC 10-1-620.3, requiring removal of the garage door, permitting the existing nonconforming setback to be kept, and waiving replacement parking for the demolished or converted garage.
Carport Rules
Some RestrictionsCarports are regulated as accessory structures under BMC Title 10 zoning. Building permits required. Carports may encroach into side/rear setbacks to minimum 3 ft only when in the rear one-third of the lot.
Shed Rules
Some RestrictionsBurbank Municipal Code Section 10-1-604 treats detached storage sheds and similar buildings as accessory structures, capping the combined enclosed accessory floor area (excluding garages) at 1,000 square feet, requiring at least 6 feet of separation from other structures, and prohibiting kitchens, sleeping use, and most plumbing.
ADU Rules
Few RestrictionsBurbank permits accessory dwelling units ministerially in all residential zones (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, MDR-3, MDR-4, R-1-H) under BMC 10-1-620.3, capping detached and attached ADUs at 850 square feet (1,000 with more than one bedroom) and a junior ADU at 500 square feet, with 4-foot side and rear setbacks.
Tiny Homes
Some RestrictionsTiny homes on foundations are regulated as ADUs under CA Gov Code 65852.2. Tiny homes on wheels may be classified as RVs and are not permitted as permanent dwellings. Burbank allows ADUs up to 1,200 sq ft detached.
๐ Environmental Rules
Environmental Rules regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Stormwater Management
Some RestrictionsBurbank complies with the LA County MS4 NPDES permit for stormwater management. Development projects must implement BMPs for stormwater quality. Construction sites require erosion and sediment control plans.
Flood Zones
Some RestrictionsPortions of Burbank near the Los Angeles River and Tujunga Wash are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas. Properties in Zone A or AE may require flood insurance and elevated construction. Contact Public Works at (818) 238-3915 or check FEMA maps at msc.fema.gov.
Erosion Control
Some RestrictionsConstruction projects must implement erosion and sediment control measures per the NPDES permit. Hillside areas near the Verdugo Mountains face additional grading and erosion requirements. SWPPP may be required for sites over 1 acre.
Grading & Drainage
Some RestrictionsGrading permits are required for significant earth-moving activities in Burbank. Hillside development near the Verdugo Mountains has additional grading restrictions. Drainage must be directed to approved outlets per city engineering standards.
Coastal Development
Few RestrictionsNot applicable to Burbank. The city is an inland community in the San Fernando Valley with no coastal zone. California Coastal Commission jurisdiction does not extend to Burbank.
๐ฑ Cannabis Regulations
Cannabis Regulations regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Home Cultivation
Some RestrictionsIndoor cultivation of up to 6 mature or 12 immature cannabis plants is permitted for personal medical use under state law. Recreational home cultivation of up to 6 plants is legal per Prop 64. Plants must not be visible from public areas.
Dispensary Zoning
Heavy RestrictionsCannabis dispensaries are expressly prohibited in Burbank. No commercial cannabis operations or delivery services are allowed. Primary caregivers may deliver to up to 5 patients under the caregiver exemption.
โ๏ธ Solar Energy
Solar Energy regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Panel Permits
Few RestrictionsBurbank offers automated instant solar permits for residential roof-mounted systems up to 38.4 kW through a partnership with Symbium Corp. Larger or commercial systems require traditional plan review. BWP handles interconnection. Building permit required for all installations.
HOA Restrictions
Few RestrictionsCA Civil Code 714 (Solar Rights Act) prohibits HOAs from unreasonably restricting solar panel installation. HOAs may impose reasonable aesthetic requirements but cannot effectively prohibit solar. Any restriction reducing system efficiency by more than 10% is void.
๐ชง Sign Regulations
Sign Regulations regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Garage Sale Signs
Some RestrictionsSigns for garage sales must comply with Burbank's sign regulations. Temporary signs on public right-of-way are generally prohibited. Signs should be placed on the property hosting the sale and removed promptly after the event.
Holiday Displays
Few RestrictionsHoliday displays on private residential property are generally permitted in Burbank. Displays should not create traffic hazards or violate noise ordinances. Excessive lighting may be subject to neighbor complaints.
Political Signs
Few RestrictionsPolitical signs are protected by the First Amendment and CA Elections Code 18310. Cities cannot prohibit political signs on private residential property. Time, place, and manner restrictions may apply but cannot be content-based.
๐๏ธ Property Maintenance
Property Maintenance regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Property Blight
Some RestrictionsBurbank Code Enforcement enforces property maintenance, zoning, and unpermitted construction standards. Blighted properties are addressed through the BMC nuisance provisions. Report issues via OurBurbank 311 app or (818) 238-3800.
Vacant Lot Maintenance
Some RestrictionsVacant lots must be maintained free of weeds, debris, and fire hazards under Burbank's code enforcement standards. Property owners are liable for lot conditions. Violations reported through OurBurbank 311.
Snow & Sidewalk Clearing
Few RestrictionsSnow is extremely rare in Burbank due to its Southern California climate. No snow removal ordinance exists. Property owners are responsible for keeping sidewalks clear of debris and obstructions under general property maintenance standards.
Garage Sale Rules
Some RestrictionsA Garage Sale Permit from Community Development is required. Sales limited to 2 consecutive days, maximum 2 permits per premises per 12 months. Seller must be owner/occupant and file an affidavit. Replacement permits available within 14 days for weather cancellations.
Trash Bin Storage
Some RestrictionsTrash bins must be placed at the curb with 3 ft clearance from parked cars, trees, mailboxes, and other objects for automated collection. Collection runs Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:30 PM. Rolloff bins on city streets require a Street Use Permit (14 days max).
๐ก Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor Lighting regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Dark Sky Rules
Few RestrictionsBurbank does not have a standalone dark sky ordinance. CA Title 24 energy standards govern outdoor lighting efficiency. The city's proximity to Hollywood Burbank Airport may impose some lighting restrictions in approach zones.
Light Trespass
Some RestrictionsOutdoor lighting that creates a nuisance to neighboring properties may be addressed through Burbank's general nuisance provisions. No specific foot-candle threshold is published. CA Title 24 governs energy efficiency of outdoor fixtures.
๐ Rental Property Rules
Rental Property Rules regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Rental Inspection Programs
Some RestrictionsBurbank does NOT operate a proactive Rental Housing Inspection Program. The City launched a Housing Enforcement Unit (HEU) in March 2025 to investigate complaints under the Burbank Tenant Protection Ordinance (BMC Title 5, Chapter 4), but the HEU is complaint-driven, not a routine inspection program. There is no general rental-registration requirement, no annual per-unit fee, and no scheduled apartment-inspection cycle. State habitability law (Cal. Civil Code ยง 1941.1) governs minimum conditions.
Just Cause Eviction
Some RestrictionsBurbank adopted a Tenant Protection Ordinance (No. 24-4,014) effective August 31, 2024. Requires just cause for evictions per CA Civil Code 1946.2. No-fault evictions require relocation assistance of 3 months rent (exceeding state minimum of 1 month). Anti-retaliation and anti-harassment protections added in 2025.
Rental Registration
Few RestrictionsBurbank does not currently have a mandatory rental registration program. The Tenant Protection Ordinance focuses on eviction protections and relocation assistance rather than unit registration. State law AB 1482 applies to covered units.
Rent Control
Some RestrictionsBurbank does not have a local rent control ordinance. State law AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act) applies, capping rent increases at 5% + CPI or 10%, whichever is lower, over 12 months. The city has been conducting a Rent Cap Study to explore local rent stabilization measures.
๐๏ธ Trash & Recycling
Trash & Recycling regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Bin Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsContainers placed at curbside for collection. Minimum 3 ft clearance required from parked cars, trees, mailboxes, fences, and lampposts. Most alleys too narrow for automated trucks. Street-placed rolloff bins require barricades with flashers.
Bulk Item Disposal
Some RestrictionsSchedule bulky item pickup via OurBurbank 311 app or call (818) 238-3800 at least 2 business days before trash day. Standard items free; appliances with refrigerants cost $12.14 special handling fee. Auto parts and construction debris not accepted. Temporary dumpsters available for rent.
Recycling Requirements
Some RestrictionsMandatory recycling and organics separation required under SB 1383. Blue bin for recyclables, green bin for organics/yard waste. Commercial businesses must also comply. Athens Services handles commercial waste. New requirements phased in since 2022.
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Some RestrictionsTrash, recycling, and organic waste collected weekly by the city Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:30 PM. Three containers provided: blue (recycling), green (organic/green waste), black (trash). SB 1383 organics recycling required. Start service by calling BWP at (818) 238-3700.
๐ Drone Rules
Drone Rules regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Recreational Drones
Heavy RestrictionsRecreational drone use in Burbank is heavily restricted due to Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) airspace. FAA Part 107 rules and LAANC authorization required. Much of the city falls within controlled airspace. B4UFLY app should be consulted before flying.
Commercial Drones
Heavy RestrictionsCommercial drone operations require FAA Part 107 certification and LAANC authorization due to proximity to Hollywood Burbank Airport. Film industry drone use is common but must comply with FAA waivers and city film permit requirements.
๐ Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Vending Zones
Some RestrictionsFood truck vending locations are regulated by Burbank zoning and right-of-way rules. Vendors must comply with location restrictions including minimum distances from brick-and-mortar restaurants. Special event permits may be required.
Food Truck Permits
Some RestrictionsFood trucks operating in Burbank require a CA mobile food facility permit from the LA County Department of Public Health, a CA seller's permit, and a Burbank business license. Health department inspections required. Commissary agreement mandatory per CalCode.
๐ช Soliciting & Door-to-Door
Soliciting & Door-to-Door regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Solicitor Permits
Some RestrictionsDoor-to-door solicitors in Burbank must comply with local solicitation regulations. Business licenses may be required for commercial solicitors. Charitable solicitation has separate requirements under state law.
No-Knock Registry
Some RestrictionsResidents may post No Soliciting signs to deter unwanted solicitors. Violating a posted No Soliciting sign may constitute trespassing under CA Penal Code 602. The city enforces anti-solicitation rules through police response.
๐ Curfew Laws
Curfew Laws regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Park Curfew
Some RestrictionsBurbank parks close at posted hours, typically dusk or 10 PM. Persons in parks after closing hours are subject to citation. The Parks and Recreation Department manages park hours and enforcement.
Juvenile Curfew
Some RestrictionsBurbank enforces a juvenile curfew for minors. Specific hours and age thresholds are set by local ordinance, consistent with many LA County cities. Exceptions include minors accompanied by parents, traveling to/from work, or engaged in emergencies.
๐ Building Setbacks & Zoning
Building Setbacks & Zoning regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Setback Rules
Some RestrictionsBurbank uses an averaging method for front yard setbacks: determined by average of lots within 250 ft on the same block. Side yard setbacks are calculated as a percentage of lot width. Accessory structures may encroach to 3 ft in rear one-third of lot.
Lot Coverage Limits
Some RestrictionsMaximum lot coverage in Burbank is 50% of net lot area. Lots under 6,000 sq ft may exceed 50% with a Single Family Development Permit. Pools, hot tubs, and up to two small accessory structures under 120 sq ft are excluded from calculations.
Structure Height Limits
Some RestrictionsBurbank regulates building heights by zone under BMC Title 10, Article 13. Residential zones have specific height caps. Height is measured from finished grade to the highest point of the structure.
๐ณ Tree Protection
Tree Protection regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Tree Removal Permits
Heavy RestrictionsA public tree removal permit is required to remove any public tree under BMC Chapter 7-4. The permittee must pay the full valuation of the tree being removed plus the cost of a replacement tree. Replacement species and location determined by the Director.
Tree Replacement Requirements
Heavy RestrictionsPublic trees removed for construction must be replaced with a tree of size, species, and location determined by the Parks & Recreation Director per the Master Street Tree Plan. The permittee pays all valuation and replacement costs.
Heritage & Protected Trees
Some RestrictionsBurbank does not have a standalone heritage tree ordinance for private property. Public trees are protected under BMC Chapter 7-4. The Master Street Tree Plan guides species and placement for public trees.
๐ท๏ธ Garage & Yard Sales
Garage & Yard Sales regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.
Time Restrictions
Some RestrictionsGarage sales are limited to 2 consecutive days per permit. Sales must comply with residential noise standards. Specific operating hours are set by the permit conditions.
Garage Sale Permits
Some RestrictionsA Garage Sale Permit is required from the Community Development Department. Seller must be an owner or occupant and file an affidavit. Only personal property may be sold.
Frequency Limits
Some RestrictionsMaximum 2 garage sale permits per premises per 12-month period. Each sale limited to 2 consecutive days. Replacement permits available within 14 days for weather cancellations.
About This Area
BUR Airport is located in Burbank, California (Los Angeles County). The city has 112 ordinances on file across 25 categories. 16 are rated permissive, 66 moderate, and 30 strict. These rules apply to residents, visitors, and property owners in the BUR Airport area.
Rules can change, and enforcement varies. Always verify specific requirements with the city directly before making major decisions like building a fence, listing on Airbnb, or starting a home business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the noise rules near BUR Airport?
Burbank has 10 noise-related ordinances. Burbank defines 'nighttime' as 10:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. and applies a lower ambient-noise base level (45 dBA) in residential zones at night than during the day (55 dBA), and a general prohibition makes any willful loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that disturbs the peace unlawful at any hour.
What are the parking rules near BUR Airport?
Burbank has 7 parking regulations. Burbank Municipal Code Section 6-1-1010 prohibits using city streets for vehicle storage: no vehicle may be parked on any street or alley for more than 72 consecutive hours, and merely moving it within the same block does not reset the clock. Police may remove any vehicle left standing 72 or more consecutive hours.
What local ordinances should I know about near BUR Airport?
The BUR Airport area in Burbank, CA is covered by 112 local ordinances across 25 categories including noise, parking, fire regulations, and more. This page provides a complete overview of all tracked rules.